By Mary Ellen Rosenberger, founder and managing director, Bayspring Solutions Editor's Note: Energy curing technologies will play a significant role as manufacturers comply with global regulations. The author's perpective on future trends provides a look at what is on the horizon. How are global requirements for lightweighting and reduction of GHG emissions affecting … [Read more...] about Global Trends Influence Automotive Design
Automotive & Transportation
UV-Related Papers Presented at WCX18
By Dianna Brodine, managing editor, UV+EB Technology SAE World Congress was renamed in 2018, now branded as WCXTM18: SAE World Congress Experience. Held April 9 through 11 at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan, the event was billed as the place "where collaboration and imagination converge to create new solutions for common industry challenges. Where expertise and experience … [Read more...] about UV-Related Papers Presented at WCX18
Energy-Curable Coatings for Automotive Interiors: A More Suitable Alternative to 1K and 2K Coatings
By Marcus Hutchins, technical specialist, and Jennifer McClung, development chemist, allnex USA Introduction The words "driving experience" have grown to mean more to consumers than improved fuel economy, safety or drivability. Cars today are all about providing the driver with an interactive, customizable, luxury experience, requiring new technologies to meet the owner's … [Read more...] about Energy-Curable Coatings for Automotive Interiors: A More Suitable Alternative to 1K and 2K Coatings
Outlook for Transportation Coatings and the Role of UV/EB
By Mary Ellen Rosenberger, founder/managing partner, Bayspring Solutions LLC A key focus of the RadTech Transportation Team has centered on radiation cure materials and how the technology supports the objectives of the automotive, aerospace and rail industries. RadTech has an important role to play in supporting these objectives in a way that we never imagined five years ago. … [Read more...] about Outlook for Transportation Coatings and the Role of UV/EB
The Growing Viability of UV LED for Automotive and Transportation Applications
By Jennifer Heathcote, regional sales manager, Phoseon Technology Abstract This paper will explain the basics of ultraviolet (UV) curing, including peak irradiance (Watts/cm2), energy density (Joules/cm2), spectral wavelength (nm) and total power (Watts), as well as the fundamental differences between electrode, microwave and UV LED curing systems. It will further highlight … [Read more...] about The Growing Viability of UV LED for Automotive and Transportation Applications